The Amersfoortse Steentrekking, 1661, Amersfoortsche Feestelyke Groote Steen-trecking (title on object), Cartoon on the Amersfoortse Steentrekking. On June 7, 1661, under the leadership of Mr. Everard Meyster, a large boulder (the Amersfoortse Kei) was pulled from the Leusderheide to the Pig Market in the city center of Amersfoort. The boulder is pulled along by men with ropes while lying on a sled. On the boulder is a jester with a trumpet with the Meyster coat of arms, and around the boulder is a wreath of pretzels and musical instruments. Hercules, Bacchus and Ceres walk in front of the

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